February 2016
Bahman Ghobadi: I Have No Plans to Go to Iran
Bahman Ghobadi, an Iranian filmmaker, discussed his recent documentary 'Life on the Border' featuring displaced Kurdish children at the Berlin Film Festival. He confirmed he…
Cancer Detection in '10 Minutes'
Scientists have developed a saliva test that can detect cancer in under ten minutes, offering a painless and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. Dr. David…
Tenfold Increase in Street Addicts in Iran Over Eight Years
Saeed Safatian, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, reported a tenfold increase in street addicts over the past eight years, criticizing the previous parliament's…
Clash Between Municipal Officers and Street Vendors in Tehran
A violent clash occurred in Tehran between municipal officers and street vendors, resulting in injuries and significant social media attention. The municipality labeled the vendors…
Cognitive Games Make the Brains of the Elderly 'Larger'
A recent study reveals that cognitive games can help slow brain decline in the elderly and may even restore some cognitive functions. Dr. Majid Fattouhi…
At least ten dead and 150 injured in train collision in Germany
A tragic train collision in Bavaria, Germany, resulted in at least ten fatalities and over 150 injuries. The incident is under investigation, with no clear…
Online Archive of Iranian Publications at the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has launched an online archive of Iranian publications to support research in contemporary Iranian history. This initiative aims to provide easier…
Obama: An Attack on One Religion is an Attack on All Religions
President Obama visited a mosque in Maryland for the first time, emphasizing that attacking one religion is an attack on all. His visit was a…
UNICEF: Destruction of Schools is One of the Reasons for the Increase in Refugee Children
UNICEF reports a significant increase in the number of women and children among refugees in Europe, with children now making up 36% of those entering…
The 'Tree Man' and His Amazing Warts
Abul Bajandar, a 26-year-old Bangladeshi man known as the 'Tree Man' due to his large wart growth, is preparing for surgery to remove the warts…